Guided tour of Arequipa and the Santa Catalina Monastery
ID: GYG801810-1280472
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
1 days
Description
Discover the enigmatic streets of Arequipa, an architecture similar to that of Spain. Fall in love with the White City of Arequipa.
After picking you up at your hotel (Historic Center) at 9:00 am, we will begin our guided tour of the White City of Arequipa. During the tour we will discover where this nickname comes from, while admiring its buildings with volcanic stone and ashlar that recall the traditional architecture of Andalusian villages. We will go to the Plaza de Armas to admire the Cathedral of Arequipa and the Church and Cloisters of the Company of Jesus. We will also stop at the dairy farms of Bronce and Cabezona, places where trade developed with barter as a means of payment. Our last stop will be the Monastery of Santa Catalina de Siena, a small walled citadel built as a convent of cloistered nuns. During the guided tour of the convent, we will discover some of the legends hidden behind its walls, we will walk through its impressive cloisters and gardens, and we will admire its rich art gallery. The tour will end at your hotel or any other point in the center of Arequipa that you prefer, approximately at 1:00 p.m.
Highlights
- Pick up at the hotel (historic center)
- Guide in Spanish and English.
- Entrance to the Monastery of Santa Catalina.
Guiding languages
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
